Heel foe boots and shoes



D. E. SOMBS. BOOT ANDv SHOE HEBLS.

No.- 29,326.. Patented July 24, 1860.

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D. E. SOMES, OF BIDDEFORD, MAINE.

HEEL FOR BOOTS AND SHOES.

To all whom it may concer/n:

Be it known that I, D. E. SOMES, of Biddeford, Maine, have inventedcertain new and useful Improvements in Heels for Boots and Shoes; and Ido hereby declare that the following is a full7 clear, and exactdescription of' the same, reference being had to the accompanying'drawings and to the letters of reference marked thereon.

The nature of my invention consists in the employment (with a metallicheel), of the stiffener C, and the flange D, to which the sole isattached or secured, both being formed upon the heel as will be setforth.

In the drawings A, represents a hollow metallic heel. B, is a flangearound its top through which nails or tacks pass to secure the heel tothe inner sole.

C, is a metallic stiffener which is cast or formed upon the heel, andmaking a part of it. D, is a flange extending out. in front of the heel,which is pierced with holes, as

seen, through or by means of which the heel is more permanently securedto the inner sole. The sole presses against the heel on the under sideof the flange, and is there secured as stated. The stiifener may be madeof any required height so as to answer the purpose of preventing theheel piece from giving away and running down.

This form of heel may be made of vulcanite or other suitable hardmaterial.

Having thus fully described my invention what I claim as new and desireto secure by Letters Patent is- The combination of the stiffener C, andthe flange D, with the metallic heel A, the same being connected andused substantially as and for the purpose specified.

D. E. SOMES.

lVitnesses:

C. M. ALEXANDER, ALEX. MCCORMICK.

